Ice Fishing in the Adirondacks

Winter is the time to fish

Ice Fishing in the Adirondacks

As snow blankets the Adirondacks in white and cold temperatures creep across our deep lakes – the landscape is transformed into a frozen winter wonderland. Entire ice fishing communities pop up on lakes, rivers and ponds – a sure sign that the fish are biting!

Enjoy fishing in Adirondacks year-round

From mid-November through mid-March, fish for Northern Pike, Pickerel, Tiger Muskellunge and Walleye on our frozen waterways. Two types of fishing lines are allowed on most of our Adirondacks lakes: hand lines and tip-ups. Through April 30, fish for several species of Adirondack fish, including Bass, Trout, Landlocked Salmon and Crappie. Ice fishing is permitted on most lakes and rivers, with the exception of Indian River. Licensed guides offer added insight for the best fishing spots throughout the region.Additional ice fishing species include:

Yellow Perch

Splake

Rock bass

Largemouth bass

Lake Trout

Carp

The New York State Department of Conservation does enforce special regulations for ice fishing on 13 of Hamilton County's waterways, including: